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We filtered the 40 games similar to Slime Rancher 2 down to the 16 that fit the “Shooter” category. Thief II: The Metal Age, America's Army 3 and Sniper Elite III top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Slime Rancher 2.

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Within the “Shooter” category, the closest game to Slime Rancher 2 is Thief II: The Metal Age — scoring 74/100 on our similarity scale. America's Army 3 and Sniper Elite III follow close behind.

#1Thief II: The Metal Age74 #2America's Army 365 #3Sniper Elite III58 #4Sniper Elite 557 #5X Rebirth66

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The best shooter games like Slime Rancher 2

16 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Slime Rancher 2. Each one has been evaluated across 16 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1Thief II: The Metal AgeClosest overall match

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Thief II: The Metal Age

GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyFirst Person

Steam👍 94%· 2.1KIGDB90· 1

Year 2000Dev Looking Glass Studios · Eidos InteractiveOn PC

✓ Fits the immersive sims cluster, with deep simulation, shooter and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, stealth mechanics and ranged combat, while skipping vibe relaxing

Where it drifts furthest from Slime Rancher 2: tone and combat.

It predates Slime Rancher 2 by 25 years, with what that implies technically.

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#2America's Army 3Closest on progression

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America's Army 3

GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloMeleeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 71%· 2.5KRAWG👍 12%· 34MC70

Year 2009Dev U.S. ArmyPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Same family of immersive sims: first-person shooting, shooter and deep simulation

≠ Where it differs: brings ranged combat, combat tactical and historical setting, while skipping vibe relaxing

Check Out the latest installment "America's Army: Proving Grounds" Download AA3 Today and Become a Member of the elite America's Army Team! America's Army fans and new players alike can now experience America's Army 3, the official U.S.

Where it drifts furthest from Slime Rancher 2: setting and combat.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Slime Rancher 2.

It predates Slime Rancher 2 by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100World100Progression100Visuals68Game mode45Combat39

#3Sniper Elite III

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Sniper Elite III

GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloMeleeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 82%· 28KIGDB68· 12OC70· 61

Year 2014Dev Rebellion Developments · 505 GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of immersive sims: adventure storytelling, shooter and first-person shooting

≠ Where it differs: brings third-person shooting, dark, oppressive atmosphere and combat tactical, while skipping vibe relaxing

Where it drifts furthest from Slime Rancher 2: tone and setting.

It predates Slime Rancher 2 by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100World100Progression100Visuals52Game mode30Combat29

#4Sniper Elite 5

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Sniper Elite 5

GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloMeleeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 84%· 29KIGDB81· 7OC78· 114

Year 2022Dev Rebellion DevelopmentsOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the immersive sims cluster, with shooter, first-person shooting and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: third-person shooting, dark, oppressive atmosphere and stealth mechanics, while skipping vibe relaxing

Where it drifts furthest from Slime Rancher 2: tone and setting.

Genre100World100Progression100Visuals52Game mode28Combat27

Steam Epic Xbox

#5X RebirthClosest on combat

66

X Rebirth

GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloMeleeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 44%· 7.3KRAWG👍 23%· 40MC33IGDB39· 1OC31· 13

Year 2013Dev EgosoftPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Same family of immersive sims: deep simulation, shooter and first-person shooting

≠ Its own twist: real-time strategy, sandbox freedom and turn-based strategy, while skipping adventure storytelling

Collector's EditionThis Collector's Edition of X Rebirth includes the following items: DLC: The Teladi Outpost DLC: Home of Light (new!) Soundtrack Volume 1 (MP3) Exclusive: Soundtrack Volume 2 (MP3) Optional download: X - The Space Opera - Per Musica ad Albion (Video) Bonus download with artworks and X encyclopedia The bonus content will be placed in your X Rebirth installation folder: ...

Where it drifts furthest from Slime Rancher 2: tone and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Slime Rancher 2.

It predates Slime Rancher 2 by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression80Visuals67World58

#6Thief: Deadly Shadows

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Thief: Deadly Shadows

GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyFirst Person

Steam👍 81%· 2.6KRAWG👍 77%· 230MC85IGDB83· 2

Year 2004Dev Ion Storm · Square EnixPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the immersive sims cluster, with adventure storytelling, deep simulation and shooter

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, dark, oppressive atmosphere and stealth mechanics, while skipping first-person shooting

Thief 3: Deadly Shadows is a stealth-action game developed by Ion Storm Inc. It is the third installment in the Thief franchise. The game is set in a Steampunk world that resembles both the middle ages and the Victorian era. Besides that, there are several fantasy elements in the game.

Where it drifts furthest from Slime Rancher 2: progression and tone.

It predates Slime Rancher 2 by 21 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100World100Setting66Visuals53Combat27

#7Operation Flashpoint: Cold War Crisis

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Operation Flashpoint: Cold War Crisis

GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloMeleeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 80%· 6.2KIGDB90· 1

Year 2001Dev Bohemia Interactive Studio · CodemastersOn PC

✓ Fits the immersive sims cluster, with deep simulation, shooter and first-person shooting

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, sandbox world and combat tactical, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from Slime Rancher 2: setting and game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Slime Rancher 2.

It predates Slime Rancher 2 by 24 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Progression100World87Visuals54Combat51Game mode35

#8Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising

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Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising

GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloMeleeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 69%· 2.5KRAWG👍 25%· 172MC76IGDB79· 5

Year 2009Dev CodemastersPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the immersive sims cluster, with first-person shooting, shooter and deep simulation

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, ranged combat and combat tactical, while skipping adventure storytelling

Dragon Rising is the second installment of Operation Flashpoint series, though its plot bears no connection to the previous game. The game is set on Skira, a fictional Northern Pacific island with huge oil reserves. China annexed the island, provoking a military conflict with Russia and the US.

Where it drifts furthest from Slime Rancher 2: setting and combat.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Slime Rancher 2.

It predates Slime Rancher 2 by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100World100Progression100Visuals68Game mode41Combat32

#9Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad

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Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad

GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFirst Person

Steam👍 93%· 38K

Year 2011Dev Tripwire InteractiveOn Linux · PC

✓ Both are immersive sims — sharing shooter, first-person shooting and deep simulation

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, punishing difficulty and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from Slime Rancher 2: setting and tone.

It predates Slime Rancher 2 by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100World100Visuals68Game mode54Combat27Tone15

#10Insurgency: Sandstorm

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Insurgency: Sandstorm

GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 85%· 132KIGDB77· 6OC79· 58

Year 2018Dev New World Interactive · Focus EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the immersive sims cluster, with shooter, first-person shooting and deep simulation

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, punishing difficulty and combat tactical, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from Slime Rancher 2: setting and tone.

Genre100World100Progression100Visuals68Combat45Game mode19

Steam Epic Xbox

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Arma 3

GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloMeleeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 90%· 293KRAWG👍 75%· 399MC74IGDB73· 5

Year 2013Dev Bohemia InteractivePlaytime ~16hOn PC

✓ Same family of immersive sims: deep simulation, first-person shooting and shooter

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, third-person shooting and sandbox world, while skipping adventure storytelling

Arma 3 is an open-world tactical shooter with RPG elements and a heavy focus on realism. The game is set on fictional Greece-themed islands in the near future during the war between NATO and Iran. In the campaign mode you take on the role of Corporal Ben Kerry, who takes part in this conflict.

Where it drifts furthest from Slime Rancher 2: setting and game mode.

It predates Slime Rancher 2 by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Progression100World66Visuals44Combat32Game mode28

51

Arma 2

GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloMeleeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 84%· 2.1K

Year 2009Dev Bohemia Interactive Studio · 505 GamesOn PC

✓ Fits the immersive sims cluster, with deep simulation, shooter and first-person shooting

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, third-person shooting and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from Slime Rancher 2: tone and setting.

It predates Slime Rancher 2 by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Progression100World84Visuals63Game mode34Combat32

#13Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart

39

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart

GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMeleeNarrativeCozyOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 91%· 17KIGDB91· 15OC88· 200

Year 2021Dev Insomniac Games · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PC · PS5

✓ Like Slime Rancher 2, it's known for adventure storytelling, shooter and first-person shooting

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, third-person shooting and setting scifi, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Slime Rancher 2: setting and visuals.

Combat100Game mode100World100Progression100Genre50Tone47

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Control

GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExploration

Steam👍 86%· 60KIGDB83· 15OC84· 183

Year 2019Dev Remedy Entertainment · 505 GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Like Slime Rancher 2, it's known for adventure storytelling, shooter and first-person shooting

≠ Where it differs: brings third-person shooting, horror tension and Metroidvania exploration, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Slime Rancher 2: visuals and tone.

Combat100Game mode100World100Progression71Genre50Setting42

Steam Epic Xbox

#15Mafia II: Definitive Edition

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Mafia II: Definitive Edition

GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 74%· 37KIGDB61· 4

Year 2020Dev D3T Limited · 2KOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Like Slime Rancher 2, it's known for adventure storytelling, shooter and first-person shooting

≠ Stands apart with third-person shooting, dark, oppressive atmosphere and visual third person, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Slime Rancher 2: visuals and tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Slime Rancher 2.

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